Dave Engle, baseball player, 1981-1989

Dave Engle

Born: 11/30/1956 in San Diego, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1981-04-14 | Final Game: 1989-07-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Ralph David Engle

Biography

Dave Engle was a professional baseball player born in 1956, who played in Major League Baseball from 1981 until July 28, 1989. Primarily positioned as a versatile player, Engle appeared in a total of 594 games during his career. He was known for his solid batting skills, finishing with 431 hits and a batting average of .262. Over his career, he demonstrated power at the plate with 31 home runs and drove in 181 runs, contributing to his teams' offensive efforts. Engle also showcased speed on the bases, accumulating 5 stolen bases during his time in the league. Engle's most notable achievement came in the form of an All-Star selection, highlighting his impact on the field at a time when the game was evolving in style and strategy. Playing during the late 1980s, Engle was part of an era that saw a mix of traditional baseball tactics and the beginnings of a shift towards more power-oriented play. His contributions to the teams he played for, including the Minnesota Twins and the California Angels, solidified his legacy as a reliable player who could adapt to various roles on the diamond.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
594 1643 201 431 88 13 31 181 5 120 190 0.262 0.311 0.388 0.700 -549.3

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 43 36 309 25 4 31
3B 3 0 0 1 0 0
C 197 161 777 66 18 7
OF 136 104 246 9 4 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 196
First Base 43
Third Base 3
Left Field 16
Right Field 121
Designated Hitter 118

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1988 MON NL $150,000
1987 MON NL $145,000
1985 MIN AL $215,000
Total Career Earnings $510,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Southern California Los Angeles CA 1977, 1978

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1981 Rookie of the Year AL 5th 4.0 140 0